FEATURE : 2025 FORECAST
communication , specifically in industries like manufacturing , healthcare , education and smart cities , which will leverage private 5G networks for secure automation and real-time operations .
When it comes to private networks , we will also see the emergence of network slicing as the next evolution of private networks , enabled by 5G standalone architecture . This technology will allow for the creation of multiple virtual networks on a shared physical
PRIVATE NETWORK ADOPTION WILL SIGNIFICANTLY ACCELERATE IN 2025 , WITH THE MARKET PROJECTED TO REACH US $ 6.4 BILLION BY 2026 . infrastructure , each tailored to specific business needs . This will provide high-quality connectivity and also empower organisations to continue delivering exceptional service while ensuring their connectivity solutions are both scalable and cost-efficient .
Steve Young , UK Senior Vice President & Managing Director , Dell Technologies
2024 was a year of discovery as businesses experimented with GenAI tools , while 2025 is set to be the year AI shifts from exploration to execution .
For many , the test-and-learn phase is already starting to pay off , with 70 % of UK companies seeing ROI from GenAI in at least one use case . And over the next year , enterprises will continue to see real ROI as they scale AI . solve current challenges while also positioning companies for future opportunities .
What this means : If your AI strategy isn ’ t clearly defined yet , make it your top priority in 2025 . Tools are maturing at an incredible pace , and businesses that fail to adapt risk falling behind .
Patrick Smith , Field CTO , EMEA , Pure Storage
For UK verticals like healthcare , education , government and retail , which are all ripe for AI-driven innovation – the time has come to move from pilot projects to scaled solutions . However , to see true ROI , UK businesses must apply AI technology only to the most impactful processes in their most important functions . The focus should shift to developing tailored , scalable AI applications that
Sustainability goals will be put at risk by AI and the incoming wave of data centres . As the demand for AI and associated data storage continues to grow , sustainability is once again going to be in the spotlight . As AI drove greater use of computing resources , which harmed energy reduction goals , sustainability was sidelined . But now , it is rising through the corporate agenda . How organisations
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